How many times have we seen this Hollywood scene: an older
man dies or has a heart attack while having sex with a younger woman. This common perception has put largely unfounded fear and
intense anxiety into the lives of millions of patients with heart disease and
their partners as well.

​Each day when I meet with patients and tell them that they need to cut their salt intake to control their blood pressure, I always hear the same response—“but doctor, I never add salt to my food.” Learn more about the impact of salt on our heart health and how to limit your salt (sodium) intake.​

Across America people can identify the significance of pink ribbons. They know what it means when professional teams sport the color pink. They understand when they shop at the grocery store why their bottled water is covered with large pink ribbons in October. But do the people of America know the significance of a red dress pin?

In case you didn't know... you don't have to go to the gym to build your arm and shoulder muscles. You can actually do some pretty simple exercises at home, using minimal equipment, to help strengthen your triceps and shoulder muscles. Check out these simple exercises and add them to your next exercise routine.

It's no joke that today, April 1, the My Heart Challenge: Play at Home Edition launched, placing 25 people from Salt Lake County in a contest for better health. Between April 1 and May 31, community members will be competing to become more heart healthy.

One of the 25 My Heart Challenge: Play at Home contestants shared two updates with us in the past week. The first expressed her thoughts and motivations in signing up for the challenge, while the second shared a success she had this past weekend. It's a great story and I hope you'll enjoy reading about her journey to better health.

Schools out. Outdoor pools are open. The sun is shining. Summer is upon us. So if you're getting ready to start a summer exercise routine, here are five tips that will help you stick to your goal, get active, and help improve your heart health.

The My Heart Challenge: Play at Home Edition came to an end last week, and one of the contestants reports on how for him, this was not just a two-month challenge... it is a life-ling change. Read more about Jeremy's story.

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